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- Cumquats are a small orange coloured citrus fruit with a sweet, yet tangy flavour.
- They are in season from February to June.
- Cumquats can be eaten whole, including the peel, unlike other citrus fruits.
- The fruit has orange like segments which adhere to each other and with the peel.
- Roll the fruit on the bench or gently squeeze in your hand before eating to heighten flavour.
- Cumquats are perfect in a salad, eaten fresh or candied for a special treat.
- Also known as Kumquat.
Health Benefits
Cumquats are a good source of vitamin C and dietary fibre.
100g of cumquat yields the following:
- Calories – 71
- Total Carbs – 5% of DV
- Protein – 1.9g
- Dietary Fibre – 26% of DV
- Vitamin A – 6% of DV
- Vitamin C – 73% of DV
- Calcium – 6% of DV
- Iron – 5% of DV
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Selecting tips
- Select cumquats which have a bright orange colour, have the stems attached and are firm to touch. Green coloured fruit are unripe and will not further ripen off the tree.
Storage tips
- Cumquats can be stored in the fridge for up to three weeks or at room temperature for 3-4 days.